Rousseau's Confessions

Author: Rousseau
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The value of a work does not depend on the era it was created in. From a certain eternal classical perspective, the works of Augustine, Rousseau, and Tolstoy have never faded with time; instead, their charm has influenced countless minds of later generations. As long as we open our hearts, every reader can be inspired and gain precious insights from these "Three Confessions." Rousseau, one of the most influential philosophers of modern times, marked the end of the age of reason and the birth of romanticism with his thoughts. He pushed political and ethical thinking in new directions. His reforms in music and other arts were revolutionary. He had a profound impact on people's way of life. He taught parents to educate their children without rigid conventions, tailoring their methods to each child's unique talents; he deepened the emotional expression in friendship and love rather than being constrained by formal etiquette. He opened people's eyes to the vibrant diversity of nature and made freedom an almost universally desired goal. His "Confessions" achieved the same classic status as Saint Augustine's "Confessions."